Oahu Weather Forecast for August 07, 2026
Trades will increase to moderate to breezy levels by this afternoon and continue through the weekend. An area of deeper moisture will approach the Big Island...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 07, 2026
Background medium and long period energy will produce small surf for south facing shores today. A series of larger, medium to long period south swells...
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Oahu News:
Man and woman accused of torturing kids in Waianae were arrested by Honolulu Police Department officers in a disturbing case that has shaken the community. Meanwhile, Oahu home sales and prices posted double-digit gains in July, signaling a robust real estate market with rising median sale prices. In environmental news, new funds have been allocated to curb the invasive rose-ringed parakeets on Oahu, a bird species whose roosts have grown exponentially in recent years. Law enforcement successfully captured an inmate who escaped from the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center, thanks to cooperation with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam police. Adding a bit of entertainment excitement, WWE is set to return to Hawaii for its first live event since 2019, exciting fans eager to see their favorite superstars in person. Lastly, state officials are investigating a troubling incident where a man allegedly threw a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Oahu, as reported in DOCARE investigates rock-throwing incident at monk seal.
Maui News
Maui County Council reflects on three years since the Aug. 8 wildfires
"With deep reverence for the County of Maui and its people who three years ago faced deadly and devastating wildfires, the Maui County Council sends its renewed blessings and support for recovery and healing," Chair Alice L. Lee said.
Maui Artist Rafael Pereda unveils “Lahainaluna” to mark third anniversary of Lahaina Fire
As Lahaina marks three years since the Aug. 8, 2023 fire, Maui artist Rafael Pereda is unveiling "Lahainaluna," a deeply personal new painting created over the past year in honor of the community he has called home for more than two decades.
Court finds probable cause in terroristic threatening case against congressional candidate on Maui
Probable cause was found Thursday during a preliminary hearing for 40-year-old Congressional candidate Kirill Basin of Kīhei, who is accused of two counts of first degree terroristic threatening for an incident reported Saturday at Keawakapu Beach in South Maui.
County releases recovery update ahead of 2023 Maui Wildfires anniversary
Three years after the Maui Wildfire Disaster, Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration report a continued focus on housing recovery and business rebuilding efforts. The response remains a focal point as the community recovers from one of the most complex megafires in US history.
Kaua‘i News
Visitor rescued after suffering apparent leg injury on Kaua‘i trail
Firefighters treated the hiker at the scene and used a wheeled litter to carry the patient safely down to the trailhead.
Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi doubles reward for public tips that lead to arrests
“If you know something, please tell us,” Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi Board President Ron Wiley said. “No one will know the tip came from you."
News in brief for Aug. 7: Flight operations, fishing tournament, scholarships and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Hilo man indicted on murder, firearm charges in 2025 killing
Hilo resident Gilberto D. Escobar has been formally charged in connection with the February 2025 shooting of 36-year-old Brandon Castillias.
Several state commissions appointments announced by governor
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”
New methods revolutionize research, provide deployment of whale tags from the sky
Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.
